Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Also known as
Senegalia burkei
Taxonomy
Senegalia burkei
Senegalia
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Black Monkey Thorn Tree

How often to water your Black Monkey Thorn Tree

every 9
Black Monkey Thorn Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Charlotte, North Carolina
82% High

Growing Black Monkey Thorn Tree in Charlotte right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high š
May 21st, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Charlotte is currently very high š. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! šæ
The availability of high quality sunligā¦
Sunlight will increase by 13.1% āļø
May 21st, 2022
Charlotte is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Charlotte is expected to increase by 13.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.3 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours š
May 21st, 2022
This month, Charlotte is getting an average of 10.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.3 total hours of dā¦
Finding light for Black Monkey Thorn Tree in your home

a window
Black Monkey Thorn Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Charlotte, North Carolina āļø.
This is a great time to watch your Black Monkey Thorn Tree thrive šæ!

How to fertilize Black Monkey Thorn Tree

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Black Monkey Thorn Tree after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! šŖ“
May 19th, 2022
The growing potential in Charlotte is high š.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot anyā¦

Black Monkey Thorn Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Black Monkey Thorn Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
